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This hearty hamburger pizza casserole is perfect for satisfying a pizza craving without having to order takeout. It makes a fabulous everyday family meal, as well as a great option to take to a potluck dinner. Add a simple tossed green salad and garlic bread for a satisfying dinner. This makes excellent leftovers, too. Just cover the baking dish with foil and reheat the casserole in a 400 F oven for about 25 minutes, stirring about halfway through the cooking time.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.

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Add the ground beef and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent.

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Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink. If necessary, drain and discard excess grease.

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Add the basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, pizza sauce, and tomatoes, along with the olives, pepperoni, and the reserved cooked sliced mushrooms. Heat until the sauce begins to simmer. Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.

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Combine the beef and pepperoni sauce mixture with the drained pasta. Toss to blend thoroughly.

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Spoon half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the shredded cheese.

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Spoon the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese layer and finish with the remaining cheese.

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Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is thoroughly melted.

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Tip

There are a number of other possible add-ins or substitutions for this hamburger pizza casserole, including cooked bacon for smoky flavor, Italian sausage instead of the ground beef (or a combination), jalapeño peppers, spinach, and chopped canned or marinated artichoke hearts.

Cook the pasta to al dente, which means it's still slightly undercooked. The pasta will continue to cook in the sauce while the casserole is baking.

If you don't have pizza sauce on hand, make up a quick version by combining canned crushed tomatoes with olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.

Recipe Variations

Skillet pizza casserole: Instead of layering the casserole and baking the dish, add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet in which the sauce and meats cooked. Stir well, and then top the mixture with all the shredded cheese. Let the cheese melt and serve directly from the skillet.